Casa Mava is a striking home made from timber and concrete that's built into a hillside in Beranda, Chile. Santiago-based <a href="http://www.gubbinsarquitectos.cl/" target="_blank">Gubbins Arquitectos</a> designed the space to be open and airy, with the internal atmosphere reflecting the truly calming views of the Pacific Ocean. It incorporates grainy surfaces and timber screens to offset the residence's natural surroundings, while a serene terrace extends out to the ocean below.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

The site is divided into two sections.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

They are separated into the primary residence and the nearby guesthouse.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

Connecting the two spaces is a large wooden deck that reaches out to the uninterrupted horizon.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

This acts as an outdoor extension of the open-plan living room and kitchen as well as a roof for the guesthouse.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

A repeated pattern of reinforced concrete walls rise rhythmically both horizontally and vertically.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pedro Gubbins

An interesting mixture of spatial dimensions are formed.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pedro Gubbins

A horizontal band surrounds the upper terrace that rests against the concrete while aluminium windows frame the stunning views.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

A car park is sheltered below.

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Casa Mava by Gubbins Arquitectos photo by Pablo Montecinos

Casa Mava is a striking home made from timber and concrete that's built into a hillside in Beranda, Chile. Santiago-based Gubbins Arquitectos designed the space to be open and airy, with the internal atmosphere reflecting the truly calming views of the Pacific Ocean. It incorporates grainy surfaces and timber screens to offset the residence's natural surroundings, while a serene terrace extends out to the ocean below.